Find your way with Maps

Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking the bus, Maps for Windows 10 Mobile gets you there. Get directions and choose from alternate routes, or plan a longer trip with multiple stops. Traveling? Download offline maps before you go so you can search and get directions, even without Internet access.

Get turn-by-turn directions

Get directions to any address, landmark, or business. Maps will even guide you to your friend’s address if you’ve saved it in the People app. Ready to go? Keep your eyes on the road while Maps tells you where to turn.

On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, select Maps , then select Directions.

If you like, change the transportation mode—for example, Walking or Transit—and select Route options to avoid things like tolls or traffic while driving, or for transit routes with less walking.

In the A (Starting point) and B (Destination) boxes, start typing an address, city, business name, or the name of a contact. Select from the results that appear as you type.

Need to make several stops? Select Add destination . Or, press and hold on the map, and select Add destination from there. Drag destinations up or down to rearrange them in the list.

Select Get directions .

To see the directions in a list, drag the top of the directions list up from the bottom. If several alternate routes are presented, select the route you want.

To hear step-by-step directions as you travel, select Go

Offline maps

On the road without dependable Internet access? Download maps over Wi-Fi before you go, then use the Maps app to search for and get directions, even when you’re offline.

On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, then select Settings > Apps > Offline maps .

Select Download maps , and then choose the region you want to download.

Tip

To save space on your phone, save your offline maps to an SD card. In Settings > Apps > Offline maps , select the name of your SD card from the options under Storage location.